Quinta Brunson Hosts SNL; Benson Boone Debuts

Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of 'Abbott Elementary', will return to host 'Saturday Night Live' on May 3, marking her second hosting stint on the show. Joining her as the musical guest is Benson Boone, who made his Coachella debut recently and will perform on SNL for the first time. Brunson's previous appearance on SNL in 2023 was notable for her comedic take on sitcom tropes and a heartfelt tribute to her mother, a former kindergarten teacher who inspired her Emmy-winning role. This upcoming episode follows the season finale of 'Abbott Elementary', which recently filmed an episode in Philadelphia. Recent SNL hosts include Jon Hamm, who returned to SNL for the first time in nearly 15 years and is starring in a new Apple TV+ series, and Lizzo, who is preparing to release her fifth studio album.